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A 45-year-old female asked:

We did and mri on my right knee. doc said it was torn and it need to be removed. if we remove it, what will happen to my knee and bone? wear away?

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Dr. Luis Villaplanaanswered

Internal Medicine 37 years experience

AS TIME GOES ON: Less cushion means an increased rate of speed of arthritic changes.

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Dr. Sean Fulleranswered

Family Medicine 28 years experience

Wearing away: You can get wearing away of the bone after a menisectomy. The pain you are having should improve drastically after it, though.

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